Play the Violin! : Violin Tutor Method Book+2CDs

Play the Violin Method

The first volume in the Play the Violin series contains 24 structured lessons and 2 Cds that contain piano accompaniments for all the pieces in this volume. The aim of this book is to provide all violinists with an opportunity to have fun whilst learning and the advantage of this method book is that it can be used for individual or group teaching situations. A crossword puzzle and interesting information about the instrument and its history make the book extra attractive for pupils.

Learning to play the violin can be great fun!

Throughout each of the clearly presented lessons the student will find entertaining pieces, listening exercises and hints on musical technique to help them learn quickly and easily. The content of each lesson is presented through a piece (solo or duet), a listening exercise or a game, ensuring all the elements for enjoyment are present. 

Getting things right from day one!

From the first stages of learning an instrument it is always important to achieve the right posture and playing position. This book contains exercises to develop these areas and from lesson four onwards, introduces the pupil to handling the bow and building arm flexibility.

What's included in the method:

This new book includes, amongst others, sections that focus on

- Pizzicato

- learning to bow swiftly

- legato playing

- basic scales

- String changing

- Positioning the first and second fingers in the left hand

- String shifts

- easy double string playing

- Sliding over the strings (glissando)

- Improvisation

- Natural Harmonics

The Compact Discs

The 2 Cds included in this volume contain both demonstration tracks of each piece and play-along tracks recorded by live professional musicians. In addition to this the CD's contain exercises to help improve the listening skills of the pupil.

64 pages